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Women stand holding posters and calling for justice.

Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence Mexico’s Women Demand Justice on Gender Violence

Enraged at institutional failure to address the mounting crisis, they have occupied the National Human Rights Commission.

Sep 16, 2020 / Meaghan Beatley

Lesbos Fire

Refugees Face Fire and Terror in Greece Refugees Face Fire and Terror in Greece

Burned out of their homes, they now confront tear gas from police, beatings by fascists, and threats of imprisonment by the government.

Sep 15, 2020 / Jesse Rosenfeld

Jeffrey Ngo

Did US Lobbying Efforts Backfire for Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement? Did US Lobbying Efforts Backfire for Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement?

Hong Kong activist Jeffrey Ngo defends his Capitol Hill photo-ops.

Sep 14, 2020 / Q&A / Wilfred Chan

Steven Donziger

A New Justice Movement Emerges to Defend Steven Donziger A New Justice Movement Emerges to Defend Steven Donziger

The lawyer who helped win a historic Amazon cleanup deal faces six months in prison, but will still not have a jury trial.

Sep 10, 2020 / James North

Missing Garifuna leaders

5 Garífuna Leaders Are Still Missing in Honduras 5 Garífuna Leaders Are Still Missing in Honduras

Nearly 50 days have passed since five leaders of the Garífuna community were kidnapped by men wearing Honduran police uniforms.

Sep 3, 2020 / Massay Crisanto

Missing Garifuna leaders

Los 5 líderes garífunas siguen desaparecidos Los 5 líderes garífunas siguen desaparecidos

Han pasado casi 50 días desde que cinco líderes de la comunidad garífuna fueron secuestrados por hombres vestidos con uniformes de policía.

Sep 3, 2020 / Massay Crisanto

As Alexei Navalny’s Life Hangs in the Balance, So Does the Fate of the Russian Opposition

As Alexei Navalny’s Life Hangs in the Balance, So Does the Fate of the Russian Opposition As Alexei Navalny’s Life Hangs in the Balance, So Does the Fate of the Russian Opposition

The Russian opposition leader’s unique gift for uniting disparate people, ideas, and movements undoubtedly helped make him a target.

Sep 2, 2020 / Vadim Nikitin

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

Abandonment of ships, “flags of convenience,” and lax law enforcement are common at sea, often with tragic consequences.

Sep 2, 2020 / Ian Urbina

A silhouette of a protester in front of flames.

After the Beirut Blast, Hezbollah Almost Went to War After the Beirut Blast, Hezbollah Almost Went to War

But when the smoke cleared, the Party of God was in the midst of an existential political crisis.

Sep 1, 2020 / Jesse Rosenfeld

Immigrant Children in the US Are Still In Cages

Immigrant Children in the US Are Still In Cages Immigrant Children in the US Are Still In Cages

Not in the headlines, but this travesty continues.

Aug 28, 2020 / OppArt / Tom Arie Donch

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